Top Experiences in Lake Rotorua
Real Rotorua
Nocturnal adventure Glow-worm tour
USD 64.97
An unique experience for all your senses.
Highlights
• Glow-worm, waterfalls, wildlife and star gazing.
• New Zealand Native Forest - all by the cover of darkness.
• Small group, relaxed atmosphere.
Real Rotorua
Explore The Lakes Tour
USD 73.64
By far the best lakes tour in Rotorua, small group, locations and value.
With 18 lakes in the Rotorua area our Explore The Lakes Tour provides a driver-guided exploration of some of the highlights of New Zealand’s Lake District: Hamurana springs, the largest fresh water spring in the North island. Okere falls and Tutea falls with Native forest walk. lake Rotoiti, the Blue and Green lakes and lake Tarawera. Explore our favourite scenic spots and natural springs on foot. Take photographs at your leisure and learn about Rotorua’s colourful culture and history from our knowledgeable and friendly guide.
• Highlights
• Small group, relaxed atmosphere.
• Informative, outgoing driver-guide.
• Breath-taking scenery.
• No queues .
• Half day tour.
Real Rotorua
Rotorua Thermal Path Small-Group Tour
USD 73.64
Discover some of Rotorua's "off the beaten track" mud pools and best thermal areas. Dip your toes or fully immerse yourself in our favourite hot springs.
Rainbow Mountain, Crater Lakes - uniquely coloured vegetation and lakes. Waiotapu mud Pool - boiling mud with mini-eruptions guaranteed. Hot lakes and Kerosene Creek - a natural thermal bath experience like no other. Te Manaroa Spring - NZ's largest source of 100% boiling spring water. Finish the day soaking in Waikite Valley Thermal Pools Spring n Spa.
Black Car Transfers & Tours
Private Tour to Rotorua’s Natural wonders and Māori Arts & craft.
USD 476.48
Featuring dramatic geysers, bubbling mud, and beautiful native bush explored by Te Puia’s guided tours. Te Puia is home to the New Zealand Māori Arts and Crafts Institute and offers a state-of-the-art Kiwi Conservation Centre, so you can get closer than ever before to New Zealand’s national treasure- the native Kiwi bird.
For generations, Te Puia has welcomed manuhiri (visitors) from all over the world to explore the magic hidden within Te Whakarewarewa Thermal Valley.
Be awed by the Haka, the Māori word for dance then experience the Hāngi (food cooked in a traditional way) buffet lunch, which includes European dishes
Clue Zealand
Private 90-Minute Outdoor Scavenger Hunt Adventure, Rotorua
USD 24.75
Shine Shuttle
Private Day Trip Transport To Te Puia Rotorua
USD 488.86
Black Car Transfers & Tours
Private Luxury Tour From Auckland to Hobbiton Movie Set and Rotorua for couples
USD 1485.14
extra time on locations. Travel in luxury with chauffeurs with 25 years of experience in Tours & Transfers!
This Tour combination will take visitors with limited time in New Zealand to visit North island’s two most famous attractions.
You will love the tour with a glimpse into the making of ‘The Lord of The Rings’ and ‘The Hobbit’ movies and marvel at how the sets were made. Your journey then continues to Rotorua the wonderland of geysers, boiling mud and water pools, the smell, colours and sights of the volcanic areas are amazing and will be memorable for every traveler long after this experience.
Independent Tours Tauranga
Private Shore Excursion Day Tour: Tauranga and Rotorua
USD 742.57
"FREEBIES":
- Sandy Beaches and beautiful countryside
- Lake Rotorua and the Redwood Forest
- Rotorua City Government Gardens
- Kuirau Park Geothermal area with bubbling mud, hot springs and a footbath
OPTIONAL EXTRAS:
- Whakarewarewa Living Maori Village or
- Te Puia Geotherrmal Park and NZ Maori Atrs & Craft Institiute
- Skyline Gondola & luge
- Agrodome Sheep show
- White water rafting
- Zorbing
- Polynesian pools
BOP Trips
MT. Maunganui and Rotorua Tour from Tauranga with Concert
USD 170.17
On the way to Rotorua, we will stop in a Kiwi fruit orchard and our guide will explain to you about the kiwi fruit and the process of growing and you can taste the varieties of kiwi fruit .. You will see the Kiwi Fruit on vines and get the detailed knowledge about the growing process and History of Kiwi fruit. We will drive through Pine forests and stunning landscapes.
We will guide you to Geothermal of thermal valley of TE PUIA .In this famous location of POHUTU GEYSER you will get a chance to view geothermal activities and hot bubbling mud pools hot Springs and many more. you will see the KIWI BIRD.
We Guarantee to drop you back to the ship before the ship sails.
Katoa Jet
Katoa Jet Boat tour on Lake Rotorua
USD 61.26
Experience the white-knuckle rush of a 30 minute jet boat tour on Lake Rotorua. Feel the rush and power as our V8 engine boats push you through the water, reaching speeds up to 85km/hr.
Visit iconic landmarks including Kawaha Point, the Sacred Mokoia Island and Sulphur Bay, while discovering the history of the area. This is a very unique experience that won't disappoint. Suitable for all ages . Come and have fun with all the family or friends.Groups are welcome . We can carry 50 people at once with our 3 boats . We supply spray jackets if required and life jackets are mandatory. So come and give us a go. This is not to be missed when you visit Rotorua.
Katoa Jet
Katoa Jet Boat & Lake Rotoiti Hot Pools
USD 102.1
Voltours Limited
Volcanic Rotorua Day Trip from Auckland
USD 241.34
Kaitiaki Adventures Aotearoa
Heli-Flight and Guided Hike on Mt. Tarawera
USD 414.6
This unique experience allows visitors to travel to Mt Tarawera with Volcanic Air, taking in the scenic wonders of the area from the air, before landing on Mt Tarawera for your guided crater walk experience. This flight includes the stunning scenery of Lakes Okareka, Tarawera and Rotomahana, as well as being able to see on clear days to White Island and Mt Ruapehu landing you on Mt Tarawera, Infamous for its eruption on June 10th, 1886, Mt Tarawera created the world’s youngest geothermal valley of Waimangu, at the same destroying the legendary Pink and White Terraces. You will be fully guided on a walking experience which encompasses the unique landscape and history of the area. With unmatched scenic vistas and 360 panoramic views this experience is ideal for all ages and includes an optional run in to the heart of the volcanic crater. This activity includes transportation to and from accommodation.
FlexiToursNZ
Auckland to Hobbiton, Rotorua and Waitomo Caves 2-Day Tour
USD 772.89
Note - because of the amount of travel time this tour is not suitable for children under 2 years as part of the group - It can be booked as a private group - please ask TripAdvisor/Viator to contact us for the custom price.
This tour is specifically designed for Trip Advisor/ Viator clients and includes a cultural dinner, Hobbiton, Thermal activity and sightseeing plus 4 star accommodation. We are able to customise the programme to suit individual needs so if you want something slightly different please contact us through Viator and tell us what you are looking for. Due to low numbers and sustained losses caused by Covid 19, until further notice we will need a minimum of 4 people (or price equivalent) to run tours.
Kaitiaki Adventures Aotearoa
White-Water Sledging Adventure
USD 86.01
Cheeky Kiwi Travel
Auckland to Rotorua via Hobbiton Small Group Tour (One Way)
USD 185.02
Highlights:
• Hobbiton & Alexander Family Sheep Farm
• Green Dragon Inn
• Rotorua
• Waikato Farming Region
• Surprise Stops
Led by our famously passionate tour guides, notorious for bringing your journey to life by sharing their stories and rich background knowledge, and run in a modern, comfortable minibuses packed with extras ensuring your comfort and safety.
While the destinations you will be visiting are truly spectacular, we at Cheeky Kiwi Travel believe it is our small groups, our guides, the journey and the little details that set our tours well apart. Secret stops, wildlife viewings, specially designed vehicles, complementary refreshments and many other pleasant surprises ensure our tours are an experience to remember.
FlexiToursNZ
Rotorua and Waitomo Caves Day Trip from Auckland -Smaller Groups
USD 281.56
Guaranteed departure - Due to low numbers and sustained losses caused by Covid 19, until further notice we will need a minimum of 4 people (or price equivalent) to run tours
FlexiToursNZ
Rotorua Day Trip from Auckland
USD 225.86
Rotorua is located in the North Island of New Zealand and is famous for its beauty, culture, hospitable locals, learn about Maori culture,and see the thermal activity. Add Waiotapu, Polynesian Spa or Maori Concert - this is added value - not in place of Te Puia
This tour is flexible, with options to leave from and return to Auckland, or leave from Auckland and finish in Rotorua. If you book the one way option this leaves you in Rotorua. If you do not buy additional options you will have free time to either explore on your own without a guide or extra time at Te Puia.
You can book this tour one way and finish in Rotorua or return to Auckland at the end of the day.
Guaranteed departure - Due to low numbers and sustained losses caused by Covid 19, until further notice we will need a minimum of 4 people (or price equivalent) to run tours
Auckland and Beyond Limited
Private Three-Day Tour, North Island Highlights from Auckland
USD 2413.35
• Private Transport in a Luxurious Mercedes Vehicle.
• Fully certified, friendly, professional and knowledgeable tour guide.
• Pick up & Drop off from Auckland, Hamilton, Tauranga or Rotorua.
• Auckland City Highlights.
• Entry Tickets and guided tours at The Hobbiton Movie Set, Waitomo Glowworm Caves, Otorohanga Kiwi House, Te Puia Geothermal Valley.
• Hamilton Gardens Visit .
• 2 Nights Accommodation.(4 Stars or equivalent subject to Availability)
• Complimentary Snacks & Water aboard our Vehicle.
• Free Wi-fi
Do you have a few days after your business trip? Keen to visit all the must do attractions before or after your cruise ship adventure in New Zealand? This is the perfect adventure for you!
FlexiToursNZ
Auckland Small-Group Hobbiton, Rotorua Tour
USD 293.93
Visit the Hobbiton Movie Set and Rotorua including sightseeing + Buffet Lunch add options to this tour - Waiotapu, Redwoods Treewalk or Polynesian Spa - Options are to replace tour at Te Puia. All sightseeing is completed by 4:30pm. Finish in Rotorua or return to Auckland. If staying in Rotorua, you will be dropped at your centrally located accommodation before the group leaves to go back to Auckland.
Please note that because of the amount of travel time this tour is not suitable for children under 2 years, as part of the group - It can be booked as a private group tour - please ask TripAdvisor/Viator to contact us for the custom price.
Guaranteed departure - Due to low numbers and sustained losses caused by Covid 19, until further notice we will need a minimum of 4 people (or price equivalent) to run tours.
Black Car Transfers & Tours
Private Couples Tour: Auckland to Rotorua and Waitomo Caves
USD 1670.78
During this tour combination, you will visit New Zealand’s two most iconic and must visit attractions, Rotorua a region rich in cultural history and natural wonders. Then visit Waitomo Glow Worm Caves and marvel at thousands of enchanting glow worms found in a subterranean landscape. Discover New Zealand’s natural wonder which took over 30 million years to form!
Auckland and Beyond Limited
Private 2-Day Tour: North Island Highlights with Hobbiton
USD 1423.26
Ideal for travelers with limited time or as a pre or post cruise ship trip. Do not miss out on this amazing 2 day fully customized luxury adventure!
• Pick Up & Drop off at anywhere in Auckland, Hamilton, Rotorua or Tauranga.
• Luxury Mercedes Vehicle
• Professional, friendly & knowledgeable tour guide
• Admission & Guided Tour Inside Waitomo Glowworm Cave including a Boat Ride.
• Admission to Te Puia Geothermal Valley in Rotorua.
• 1 Night Accommodation in Rotorua.
• Hobbiton Movie Set Admission & Guided Tour.
• Complimentary Drink (Alcoholic or Non) at Green Dragon Inn inside Hobbiton Village.
• 90min River Cruise at The Hamilton Gardens.
Cheeky Kiwi Travel
Auckland to Rotorua 1-Way Small-Group Tour with Waitomo Caves
USD 185.02
Highlights:
• Waitomo Glowworm Caves
• Rotorua City Highlights
• Wildlife viewing
Led by our famously passionate tour guides, notorious for bringing your journey to life by sharing their stories and rich background knowledge, and run in a modern, comfortable minibuses packed with extras ensuring your comfort and safety.
While the destinations you will be visiting are truly spectacular, we at Cheeky Kiwi Travel believe it is our small groups, our guides, the journey and the little details that set our tours well apart. Secret stops, wildlife viewings, specially designed vehicles, complementary refreshments and many other pleasant surprises ensure our tours are an experience to remember.
Haka Tours
10 Day Northern Trail Haka Plus Tour
USD 2722.14
Created for travellers in their mid-thirties and upwards, this North Island tour includes special activities such as walking to the spectacular and photogenic Cathedral Cove, a traditional Māori meal, and a walk amidst towering – and magically lit – treetops.
You’ll have the chance to swim, kayak, skydive, hike, see kiwis, relax in hot pools, roll down a hill in a giant ball, eat and drink like a local, and more! This is your trip, and it’s designed to be flexible. The choice is yours – pick the activities that appeal to you.
At the end of the day, you can relax in comfortable 3–4 star accommodation to ensure you have a great night’s sleep ready for the following day’s activities.
Legend Tours and Travels Ltd
Private Full-Day Rotorua Tour from Auckland
USD 538.36
Highlights:
- Te Puia
- Government Garden
- Redwood Forest
- Green/Blue Lake
- Rotorua Lake
- Private tour allows for a flexible itinerary
Volcanic Air
Eruption Trail Tour With Natural Hot Pool Bathing
USD 392.94
Landing on the lake we’ll taxi to the pier where you disembark, your Eden awaiting. Only accessible by water, the hot pools are in a secluded bay on the shores of Lake Rotoiti. Seemingly disconnected from the world, this is where you’ll spend 90 minutes, with your only concerns being which pool to experience next. Take your time soaking, cool off in the lake, rest a bit on a lounger and repeat before returning to the Rotorua City Lakefront.
Cruise Tours Tauranga
Rotorua Geothermal Living Maori Village Tour Whakarewarewa 6.5hours Tour
USD 135.52
Please note that the ticket sent to you by Viator/TripAdvisor will show the standard tour departure time. As the ships arrival time in port varies so much, we adjust the start and end times each day to suit the ships time in port. When your booking is accepted by us, we will confirm the true start time for the day, which overrides the time printed on your voucher.
We use the correct times for the ship which we take from the Port of Tauranga web site.
Rotorua Duck Tours
Rotorua Duck Boat Guided City and Lakes Tour
USD 52.6
Haka Tours
20 Day Legendary New Zealand Tour
USD 3279.06
The North Island is filled with surprising contrasts: from the idyllic Coromandel' golden beaches, to the geothermal wonderland of geysers, through the Middle Earth-esque countryside, have underground adventures in caves lit by glow worms, and admire lush rainforests and even a volcanic desert.
But wait! There’s still the South Island to explore! Sailing between islands, you’ll get a grand entrance into this magnificent part of the world where you’ll get to enjoy marine wildlife, visit the home of bungy, traverse mountain passes, explore glacier country and then forge golden memories in the Abel Tasman.
You’ll see a massive range of optional activities available to add, from bungy jumping and dolphin encounter to jet boating and scenic flights. None of these are compulsory; just add the ones you want.
Arrow Tours
Tauranga to Rotorua and Whakarewarewa Moari Cultural Show
USD 169.5
On the way to Rotorua, marvel at beautiful beaches and multimillion dollar homes, before a 45 minute drive from the coast slowly ascending up the central plateau, through Kiwifruit plantations (we plan to stop so you can see these vines full of fruit but not ripe yet) and typical NZ pastoral farmland to our furthest inland destination, Rotorua. Take in the most popular sites of interest - Blue & Green lakes, view Mt Tarawera (erupted 1886) across the most gorgeous lake, walk through NZ native bush full of ferns and tall podocarps like an 1800's pioneer or Maori warrior. visit the mud pools of Kuirau Park, take a peek at the geysers (incl. famous Pohutu)
Haka Tours
7-Day Coasts and Culture Tour From Wellington
USD 1237
If you have some time to spare after your tour wraps up in Auckland, we have a great three day tour taking in the Bay of Islands which showcases the Northland region of New Zealand.
Activities can be purchased on the road – just let your tour guide know. We can't always guarantee availability when booking on the road, so we suggest pre-booking any activities you especially want to do.
As the tour starts early in the morning, you can opt to book accommodation with us the night before the tour – only having to walk downstairs on the day the tour starts makes for a stress free morning.
Accommodation is included on the last night of your tour, but we can also book a few extra nights for you if you would like to extend your stay.
Arrow Tours
Tauranga, Rotorua, Mt. Maunganui Tour with Cruise Port Pickup
USD 137.5
We highly recommend you upgrade to our P5 tour - Geothermal Rotorua w/ Maori cultural performance, an additional USD35 each and you will be entertained by a famous Maori troupe known worldwide for their natural showmanship, and walk through a stunning steaming living geothermally active zone.
Haka Tours
7-Day Coasts and Culture From Auckland
USD 1237
This small-group guided tour of the North Island will visit Coromandel, Rotorua, Taupō, and Wellington, with the option to visit Hobbiton, and the Tongariro Crossing along the way.
As with all our tours, we do include a few 'must-do' events including a Māori cultural night and traditional Māori hāngī dinner cooked in an underground oven.
You’ll see a massive range of optional activities available to add to your tour, from bungy jumping and white water rafting to canopy forest zipline tours and scenic flights. None of these are compulsory; just add the ones you want.
Adventure Playground Rotorua Limited
Rotorua Small-Group Off-Road 4WD Buggy Adventure
USD 61.26
Adventure Playground Rotorua Limited
Rotorua 1-Hour Horseback Wilderness Tour
USD 46.41
Stevong Travel
Rotorua Private tour with Hotspring
USD 525.99